You can bring a boatload of skills and talents to the office, but if you're running on empty, you're facing burnout, bitterness, and resentment -- in other words, all around failure.
To start off the blog, I thought it'd be appropriate to begin with Rick Griggs, a corporate achievement and balance professional.
Rick writes, "Most organizations ride the survival roller coaster better when their people are well rounded and balanced -- two characteristics that correlate with success.
The stories of those who built solid fortunes and reputations are filled with the usual ups and downs... they often include information on how individuals remained well educated, well networked and well balanced. These people knew that sustained accomplishment was the result of more than just effort. Everyone tries hard, but precious few build the symmetry and equilibrium into their careerstyle that will buffer them when they need it most."
Rick also lists his personal seven indicators of Life Balance:
- No more than 50% of waking hours spent earning a living.
- One block of quiet reflection time each day.
- Regular contact and interaction with "older" people.
- Regular contact and interaction with "younger" people.
- Weekly "unplugged" time where worries seem to disappear.
- Control of actions and habits that affect your body's health.
- Control of actions and habits that affect your mind's health.
The posts of my blog will be centered upon what I'm learning about balancing all the aspects of my life -- including how it's working for me... and, of course, how it's not.
Best of luck to you on your journey!
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